Competitive Play (The Ladder)
Phalanx Duel v1.1.0 introduces a production-grade competitive ecosystem designed for deterministic tactical combat across all platforms. While the core game engine is v1.1.0, the Ladder and Matchmaking system is currently in Beta—it has been thoroughly tested in development but is now ready to be put through its paces by the community.
1. Global Rankings (Glicko-2)
Every match you play in a public lobby contributes to your global rating. We use the Glicko-2 system to ensure that your rank accurately reflects your tactical proficiency.
- Rating: Your core tactical score.
- Volatility: Tracking the consistency of your performance.
- Rating Deviation (RD): Ensuring your rank is current and active.
2. In-Game Briefings
Phalanx Duel v1.1.0 features high-fidelity video briefings generated directly from the combat engine. These tutorials provide phase-specific intelligence on complex tactical maneuvers.
3. Cross-Platform Operatives
The ladder is unified. Whether you are playing via the **Command Line (Go SDK)**, the **Web Terminal**, or the **Mobile Operative**, your rating follows your account. A master of the terminal is a master of the web.
4. Fair Play & Integrity
Because Phalanx Duel is 100% deterministic, every match can be replay-verified. We maintain an append-only action ledger for every ranked duel, ensuring the absolute integrity of the global ladder.